ChefmeetsBCGrape celebrates 11 years pairing BC VQA wine and food

After 11 years ChefmeetsBCGrape is still going strong. With an increase in ticket sales and attendance by 90 wineries and ten restaurants, ChefmeetsBCGrape is continuing its tradition of wine and food pairing success in Vancouver. “This event not only supports a great organization, with all proceeds going to the Arts Club Theatre Company, but it … Read more

Tickets now on Sale – Taste of Tulalip Wine + Food Celebration Announces Star-studded Line-Up for 7th Annual Festival

Tickets for the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip, held at the Tulalip Resort Casino, are now on sale. Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tommy Thompson have spent the past year organizing a star-studded line-up of food, wine and traditional show-stopping entertainment for ticket holders. Run, don’t walk, when purchasing your passes because this highly … Read more

BACONFEST AT URBAN DIGS FARM SEPTEMBER 26TH: 6PM – 10:30PM

Head to Urban Digs Farm for their 6th annual celebration of everyone’s favourite food group…… BACON! So much baconey goodness! Only $5 general admission (free for members) gets you in and covers your entertainment. Still Spirits will be performing their punk/bluegrass magic so bring your best dancing shoes. Bacon inspired dishes and drinks for $5 a plate/glass … Read more

No Lunch Bag Letdown at Salted Brick

Just over a year ago, Salted Brick on Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue started a small goodwill outreach program – distributing bagged lunches on Mondays to the homeless in the downtown core.  The bagged lunches are made and packed at Salted Brick and consist of a sandwich, a juice box, fruit and a baked good.  To date, … Read more

BC VQA Wines Now Available at Second Wine-In-Grocery Location

Despite challenges with several municipalities contesting the Province of British Columbia’s new liquor policies, the second wine-in-grocery store is officially open for business at Fleetwood PriceSmart foods International in Surrey. The Fleetwood grocery store joins Save-On-Foods South Point, becoming the second one in BC to stock and sell BC VQA Wines under the Province of … Read more

Take a bow Slurpee lovers…

7-Eleven Canada has today confirmed that, through this year’s Slurpee Name Your Price Day, its generous customers have raised a huge $109,900 by being given the chance to pay what they wanted for a large Slurpee. 7-Eleven is giving 100% of the donations raised to Food Banks Canada, supporting local food banks.   The $109,900 will have … Read more

Richmond Set to Host BC Culture Days Provincial Launch Event

  The Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed September 25, 26, and 27, 2015 as BC Culture Days. Now in its sixth year, with more than 500 activities registered to date, BC Culture Days will kick off in the City of Richmond with a free public celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to … Read more

The city’s top experts take the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West

Meet the Masters Series: Local culinarians get cooking at the Vancouver Home + Design Show   Home cooks, ready those recipe cards! The Vancouver Home + Design Show (happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West) is gathering the city’s foodie elite including chefs, sommeliers, health food experts for the Masters Series on the Vancouver Magazine … Read more

LONDON TOWN: EXPERIENCE THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB

Torafuku’s Max Borrowman captures top spot in the Global Beefeater MIXLDN Bartender Competition Regional Final   “I truly had fun creating this cocktail for the Beefeater MIXLDN competition and so honoured to be selected for the final round in Toronto,” explains Borrowman. “Since the theme was the evolution of London and its cocktail culture, there … Read more

A New Unadulterated B.C. Spirit is Scheduled to Hit Top Shelves this Fall 

Odd Society Spirits Unleashes The Mongrel      Odd Society Spirits is set to launch Mongrel on Thursday, September 17, 2015. The Odd Society distillery and cocktail lounge will be carrying Mongrel along with select restaurants, bars and private liquor stores across the province. For a spirit to be declared a ‘whisky,’ it has to spend at least … Read more